Full-Time

Load Securement & Road Instructor

Updated on 9/12/2026

Western Express

Western Express

1,001-5,000 employees

Asset-based truckload carrier and logistics provider

No salary listed

Richmond, VA, USA

In Person

Full-time, in-person attendance is required.

Category
Training (1)
Required Skills
OSHA

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Requirements
  • Prior experience with flatbed load securement and over-the-road driving.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and correct behaviors.
  • Basic computer literacy to log training progress and complete reports.
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to work outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions when safe.
  • Full-time, in-person availability for hands-on training and coaching.
  • Ability to collaborate with safety, driver development, and operations teams.
Responsibilities
  • Instruct drivers on proper securement techniques for various load types.
  • Demonstrate securement procedures and explain load-specific methods.
  • Evaluate driver securement performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Ensure all training meets Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and internal policy requirements.
  • Reinforce customer-specific securement policies and safety expectations.
  • Conduct in-cab evaluations and real-time road instruction.
  • Provide feedback on driver handling, speed management, lane control, and safety practices.
  • Train drivers on pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
  • Address driving-related performance concerns with timely coaching and retraining.
  • Uphold and model safe driving behavior and company expectations.
  • Inspect cargo and verify working load limits.
  • Train drivers in the proper use of chains, straps, ropes, and tarping techniques.
  • Train drivers in the securement of coils, lumber, wire, rebar, containers, and sheetrock.
  • Teach job-site and roadside safety protocols.
  • Teach defensive driving practices and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration compliance.
  • Train drivers on pre-trip inspections and vehicle operation standards.
  • Log training progress and complete reports.
  • Collaborate with safety, driver development, and operations teams to resolve issues, conduct coaching interventions, and support driver success.
Desired Qualifications
  • Instructional or training experience in a safety or driving environment.
  • Certifications in Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Truckload Carriers Association, or similar safety programs.

Western Express is an asset-based truckload transportation and logistics provider across the United States, offering Dry Van, Flatbed, Dedicated routes, and Logistics services. It runs for-hire trucking with a large GPS-tracked fleet and uses technology for fuel optimization and driver safety across OTR, regional, and dedicated services. It differentiates itself through scale, a relatively new fleet, and a mix of services plus options for equipment sales and a driver lease-purchase path. Its goal is to deliver dependable end-to-end freight solutions with visibility and growth opportunities for drivers within a service-focused network.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

  • Pilot Flying J settled Western Express claims in January 2025, removing a major dispute.
  • TT News listed Western Express on September 5, 2026, showing ongoing market presence.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA rating since 2017 supports shipper qualification and account retention.

What critics are saying

  • FMCSA logged a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate through February 27, 2026.
  • September 2025 litigation over driver sexual assault and TCPA settlements keeps legal costs elevated.
  • Persistent safety and lawsuit headlines damage driver recruiting, customer trust, and long-term survival.

What makes Western Express unique

  • Western Express runs one of America’s largest asset-based dry-van and flatbed fleets.
  • Its 2024 Motive AI dashcam rollout gives real-time safety coaching across 3,600 vehicles.
  • A nationwide Nashville platform supports dedicated, brokerage, and lease-purchase offerings.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match